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70s Commercials: Plymouth Volaré, Ore-Ida Fries, United Airlines, The Perfect Cup (1976)

Posted on May 3, 2022 by David Moore

We’re going to linger in 1976 today and soak up a collection of finely-designed, “comfortable” commercials. First, we have the all-new line-up for Plymouth Volaré featuring spokesperson Sergio Franchi. Following that, it’s Ore-Ida Golden Crinkle fries, United Airlines, and The Perfect Cup.

PLYMOUTH VOLARE LINE-UP COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Chrysler-Plymouth Volaré line-up commercial featuring a 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan, and a wagon. The spokesperson is singer-entertainer Sergio Franchi. Spot aired January 1976 (likely produced in 1975).}

ORE-IDA FRENCH FRIES COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Ore-Ida Golden Crinkles French Fries commercial featuring a couple at the dinner table. Spot aired March 1976.}

UNITED AIRLINES ‘FREEDOM FARE’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{United Airlines commercial featuring a baker and a ‘Freedom Fare’ offer. Narrator sounds like Burgess Meredith. Spot aired March 1976. *I’m fairly sure (having grown up down the street) this was filmed at Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles.}

THE PERFECT CUP ‘COFFEE HISTORY’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{General Foods The Perfect Cup reduced caffeine coffee commercial featuring ‘Milestones in Coffee.’ Narrator may be Karl Weber. Spot aired in 1976.}

Previously on 70s Spots: Tang, Brim, International Coffees, Borden Slices (1974-75)

More Plymouth: 70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré ‘Comfort’ (1976)

More Ore-Ida: 70s Commercials: Ore-Ida Tater Tots, Kitten Chow, Bell System, Miller High Life (1976-77)

More United Airlines: 70s Spots: United Airlines To Hawaii & Trailways Bus (1978)

Music For Monday: The Everly Brothers, ‘Bowling Green’ (Live, 1971)

Posted on May 2, 2022 by David Moore

Happy May and a very good Monday to you. Let’s get our week rolling with the Everly Brothers. Below you’ll find a clip from a February 28, 1971 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The brothers perform “Bowling Green,” which was released as a single in 1967 and can be found on The Everly Brothers Sing LP.

THE EVERLY BROTHERS, ‘BOWLING GREEN’ (LIVE, 1971)

Previously on Music for Monday: Ike & Tina Turner, ‘Respect’ (Live, 1971)

More Everly Brothers: Music For Monday: The Everly Brothers, ‘Mama Tried’ (1971)

70s Commercials: Tang, Brim, International Coffees, Borden Slices (1974-75)

Posted on April 29, 2022 by David Moore

On this fine Friday, we’re hanging round the mid-seventies. You’ll find tasty spots for Tang (with astronaut Jim Lovell), Brim Decaffeinated Coffee, General Foods International Coffees (with Carol Lawrence), and Borden Lite-Line cheese-like slices.

Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see ya back here in a few.

TANG BREAKFAST DRINK COMMERCIAL (JIM LOVELL, 1975)

_{Tang instant breakfast drink commercial featuring astronaut Jim Lovell. Spot aired December 1975.}

BRIM COFFEE ‘RANCHERS’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Brim Decaffeinated Coffee commercial featuring a ranch couple. Spot aired November 1975.}

GENERAL FOODS INTERNATIONAL COFFEES COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{General Foods International Coffees commercial featuring actor-singer Carol Lawrence and Café Au Lait, Suisse Mocha, and Cafe Vienna varieties. Spot aired October 1974.}

BORDEN LITE-LINE SLICES COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Borden Lite-Line pasteurized process cheese product commercial. Spot aired March 1974.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘Pitch In!,’ Harveys Bristol Cream, Nyquil, Florsheim Boots (1972-73)

More Tang: 70s Commercials: Sugar Chex, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Milk Duds, Tang (1970)

More Brim: Daily 70s Spot: Brim Coffee (1973)

More General Foods International Coffees: 70s Spots: Pillsbury Wiener Wrap, International Coffees (1976)

70s Commercials: ‘Pitch In!,’ Harveys Bristol Cream, Nyquil, Florsheim Boots (1972-73)

Posted on April 26, 2022 by David Moore

Four commercials from 1972 and ’73 lined up today. In the starting position you’ll find an anti-litter “Pitch In!” public service announcement. Following that, we’ve got spots for Harvey’s Bristol Cream (with Denny Miller), Vicks Nyquil, and Florsheim Sultan boots. You won’t want to pitch these time capsules into the trash. Let ’em roll.

‘PITCH IN!’ ANTI-LITTER PSA (1973)

_{United States Brewers Association anti-littering public service announcement featuring the ‘Pitch In!’ slogan. The actor emptying the ashtray may be Alan Oppenheimer. Narrator sounds like Ken Nordine. Spot aired January 1973 (likely produced in ’72).}

HARVEYS BRISTOL CREAM COMMERCIAL (DENNY MILLER, 1973)

_{Imported Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry commercial starring actor Denny Miller (‘Tarzan,’ ‘The Party’) as ‘John’ at a ski resort. Spot aired in 1973.}

VICKS NYQUIL COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Vicks Nyquil commercial featuring a couple in the evening. Narrator may be Lloyd Nolan. Spot aired November 1972.}

’70s STYLE: FLORSHEIM ‘SULTAN BOOTS’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Florsheim ‘The Sulta'” boots commercial featuring a thrifty man getting his boots shined. Spot aired September 1972.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Close-Up, Ideal Dolls, ‘The FBI,’ Timex (1970-71)

More Harveys Bristol Cream: Daily 70s Spot: Harveys Bristol Cream (1974)

More Nyquil: 70s Spots: Vicks NyQuil (Sherman Hemsley, 1972) & Big Wally (Cathryn Damon, 1974)

Music For Monday: Ike & Tina Turner, ‘Respect’ (Live, 1971)

Posted on April 25, 2022 by David Moore

All right, another week is underway and it’s time for our Music for Monday selection. This time, we’ve got Ike & Tina Turner performing their cover of “Respect” on Europe’s Beat-Club in 1971. Tina Turner never gives less than 110% and this performance is no exception. Respect!

IKE & TINA TURNER, ‘RESPECT’ (LIVE, 1971)

Previously on Music for Monday: Emmylou Harris, ‘Feelin’ Single, Seein’ Double’ (1976)

More Tina Turner: Mood Music: Ike & Tina Turner, ‘Bold Soul Sister’ (Live, 1970)

70s Commercials: Close-Up, Ideal Dolls, ‘The FBI,’ Timex (1970-71)

Posted on April 22, 2022 by David Moore

Spooling the reels back to the top of the decade once again for a new batch of vintage spots. Let’s revel in the joys of Close-Up toothpaste, Ideal’s Mia & Kerry dolls (with Linda Blair), Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in The FBI, and John Cameron Swayze for Timex watches.

See you back here on Monday for more golden oldies.

CLOSE-UP TOOTHPASTE COMMERCIAL (1970)